PADSpace Launch Complex 40
SITECape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA →ORBITSun-Synchronous Orbit
TYPEEarth Science
PROGRAMNASA Large Strategic Science Missions
MISSION OVERVIEW
PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem) is a NASA Earth observation satellite mission. It will make global ocean color measurements to provide extended data records on ocean ecology and global biogeochemistry (e.g., carbon cycle) along with polarimetry measurements to provide extended data records on clouds and aerosols.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Falcon 9AGENCY
SpaceXMISSION
PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem)
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Space Launch Complex 40LAUNCH SITE
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USAPROGRAM
NASA Large Strategic Science Missions
COUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 549f26ed-a5f7-49fb-97a7-fb2ffa26e3e8
Reported date: Feb 8, 2024 at 06:33 UTC
Last synced: 10 minutes ago
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BOOSTER — B1081 →
#4THIS FLIGHT
23TOTAL FLIGHTS
23/23LANDINGS
51dTURNAROUND
FLIGHT-PROVEN BOOSTER
RTLS — Landing Zone 1 SUCCESS
First flight: Aug 26, 2023Previous flight: Dec 19, 2023
VEHICLE — Falcon 9 →
MANUFACTURER
SpaceX
VARIANT
Block 5
FLIGHTS
564
SUCCESSES
563
SUCCESS RATE
99.8%
Falcon 9 is a two-stage rocket designed and manufactured by SpaceX for the reliable and safe transport of satellites and the Dragon spacecraft into orbit. The Block 5 variant is the fifth major interval aimed at improving upon the ability for rapid reusability.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Falcon 9 Block 5 | PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem) launch?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem) is scheduled for Thursday, February 8, 2024 at 6:33 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem)?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem) mission uses the Falcon 9 rocket, manufactured by SpaceX. The Falcon 9 has flown 564 times with a 99.8% success rate.
Where is the Falcon 9 Block 5 | PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem) launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem) going to?
The PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem) mission is targeting Sun-Synchronous Orbit.
Who is launching PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem)?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem) is operated by SpaceX. It is part of the NASA Large Strategic Science Missions program.
Can I watch the Falcon 9 Block 5 | PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem) launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Mar 27, 2026 23:08 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 27, 2026 23:08 UTC
Launch date set: Feb 8, 2024 at 06:33 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by SpaceX
Mar 27, 2026 23:08 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 10 minutes ago
●Launch Library 210 minutes ago
Launch ID: 549f26ed-a5f7-49fb-97a7-fb2ffa26e3e8
●SpaceX API10 minutes ago
Booster B1081 — 23 flights
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